BRV-01

Greeted by our guide, tour starts with the visit of the Alexander the Great Castle from 4^th century BC on the PAGOS-Hill overlooking the whole city and ancient AGORA(the best preserved Roman Market). Our next stop is the Archaeological Museum with artcrafts from old Symrna and Ephesus. Proceed to a Clocktower 99 years old, that is the Symbol of Izmir. Drive to Karsiyaka which is the residential area of the city. Cross back the bay by the boat and visit KEMERALTI, the old Bazaar with 2001 shops. Our service ends with drop to your hotel.

BRV-02

The best preserved and restored ancient city in TURKEY: You will visit to EPHESUS which is known to be the Commercial, the Religious and the Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the Highlights of any Visit in Turkey. Ephesus is probably the best combination of Greek, Roman and Byzantine civilisations. With the mithological stories and spectacular ruins you will feel the life in ancient Ephesus. You will visit the Fountains of Trajan, Polio, the Temples of Hadrian and Domition, Private House, the Library of Celcius, Varius and Scolasticia Baths, Bouloterion and the Great Theatre with a capacity of 24.000 spectators. After enjoying the turkish cuisine at lunch, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life; our next stop is the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus. Drop to Kusadasi or drive back Izmir. (L)

BRV-03

PERGAMON is one of the finest archaeological sites in Turkey. The city was a great center of culture and capital of East-Roman-Empire. On the ACROPOLIS there are numerous remains including the celebrated Library, the steepest Theatre of Anatolia, the Temples of Trajan and Dionysos, the place of the monumental Altar of Zeus famous with the releif of God and devils, the Sanctuary of Demeter, the Gymnasium situated on terraces, the lower Agora. After a delicious lunch with Turkish specialities, you will visit the Archaeological Museum of Bergama, proceed to the Medical Center of the ancient world, ASCLEPION where the first pyschological Treatment had been used and which was dedicated to the God of Health, Asclepios, Return to Izmir. (L)

BRV-04

A COMBINATION OF HISTORY AND NATURE : Departing from IZMIR or KUSADASI, drive to PAMUKKALE (cotton castle) beautiful and spectacular natural site, unique in the world with the fairylike, dazzling white, patrified cascade. There you will see the thermal spring water laden with clacareous salt, plunging down the mountain-side has created this natural formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The thermal water has been used since the Roman period for the therapeutic powers. You will visit the Roman city of HIERAPOLIS with Apollo-Temple competing with Delphi, Monumental Nympheum a 4th century Basilica and the Theatre. After visiting the best preserved NECROPOLIS, return to Kusadasi or Izmir. (L)

BRV-05

After arrival in APHRODISIAS, ancient city of SCULPTORS, you will see one of the best looking ruins of the world with the Theater, Odeon, Bishop's Palace, Stadium, Temple of Aphrodite and the Museum with the gorgeous Reliefs and Statues of the Sculptors. Drive back to KUSADASI or IZMIR. (L)

BRV-06

Priene was one of the most active ports of the lonian Federation. The city is the oldest example of geometric city planning. Miletos which has provided its alphabeth to the rest of the classical world, was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. Didyma's Temple of Apollo with its very well-known oracles was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Although looted and burnt many times, it keeps all the original impression. Not far from the site you face the beautiful beach of Altinkum. Drop to Kusadasi or Izmir. (L)

BRV-07

Leave IZMIR for SARDES, capital of the ancient LYDIA, where one of the churches of St. John existed. Tour the ruins of the temple of CYBELE and DIANA where a fourth century Bazilika was added later. See the golden river PACTALOS and the ROYAL ROAD. Visit the reconstructed synagogue, the gymnasium. After lunch return. (L)

BRV-08

CITY OF WOODEN HORSE : Early drive to TROY, the legendary town in the ILIAD of HOMEROS with the stories of King Priam, Hector, Paris, and the beautiful Helen; visit the ruins of the city with the seven layers of settlements; Athena Temple destroyed by the attacks of Achilles which is the main reason of ODESSEIA to be written by HOMEROS . Lunch in the area and return to IZMIR. (L)

BRV-09

Day 1 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - PAMUKKALE: Our guide picks you up from your hotel and you will enjoy a comfortable drive to EPHESUS, we start our tour from fascinating remains of Ephesus from 3rd century BC, after lunch the House of Virgin Mary, Museum of SELÇUK full of crafts from EPHESUS; continue with drive to Pamukkale; overnight. (L)
Day 2 : PAMUKKALE - IZMIR: After breakfast visit Pamukkale with its unique formation of petrified calcium cliffs and ancient city HIERAPOLIS with its Theatre & very well preserved Necropolis. Return to Izmir. (L) Tour may be continued to ANTALYA if desired. Pls see BRV-28!

BRV-10

Day 1 : IZMIR - PERGAMON - CANAKKALE:
Early in the morning you will be welcomed at the airport (or at your hotel) by our representative; and start from Izmir to Pergamon for the visits of Acropolis and Asclepion, the first hospital of ancient Anatolia, after a delicious lunch in Bergama, continue with drive to Çanakkale; overnight. (L)
Day 2 : TROY - IZMIR:
Visit Troy with the stories of King Priam, Hector, Paris, and the beautiful Helen which is the subject of Illiad of Homer. Return to Izmir.(L) (Tour may be continued to Istanbul if desired. Pls see BRV-19!)

BRV-11a

Day 1 : IZMIR - PERGAMON - THYATIRA - SARDIS - PHILADELPHIA - PAMUKKALE: Greeted upon arrival at IZMIR airport, ancient SMYRNA, visit the St.Policarp Church; drive to PERGAMUM, visit ACROPOLIS & ASCLEPION and RED BAZILICA. After a delicious lunch continue with drive to AKHISAR, visit the scanty remains of the church THYATIRA. Drive to SARDIS, capital of the ancient LYDIA; see the Temple of CYBELE & DIANA, which later became a church, the golden River Pactalos and the royal Road. Continue to PHILADELPHIA in ALASEHIR, visit the scanty remains of the Cathedral. Proceed to Pamukkale. (L)
Day 2 : PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS - LAODICEA - EPHESUS - IZMIR: Early morning start with the tour of the ancient city of HIERAPOLIS, the Theater and the well preserved Necropolis. Then see the ancient city of LAODICEA, visit one of the seven Churches, and the remains of the Cathedral still exists. Depart to EPHESUS, cradle of early Christianity; visit the house of VIRGIN MARY where she spent her last days. After visiting the tomb of St Luke, continue to the spectacular ruins from the period of St.Paul; visit the Bazilica of St.John and his tomb. Return to IZMIR airport.(L)

BRV-11b

Day 1 : IZMIR - PERGAMON - THYATIRA - IZMIR: Greeted upon arrival at IZMIR airport, ancient SMYRNA, visit the St.Policarp Church; drive to PERGAMUM, visit ACROPOLIS & ASCLEPION and RED BAZILICA. After a delicious lunch continue with drive to AKHISAR, visit the remains of the church THYATIRA. Return to IZMIR (L).
Day 2 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - PAMUKKALE : Early morning drive to SELÇUK, ancient EPHESUS, cradle of early Christianity, visit the house of VIRGIN MARY where she spent her last days. After visiting the tomb of St Luke, continue to the spectacular remains of EPHESUS from the period of St.Paul; visit the Bazilica of St.John and his tomb. Continue with drive to PAMUKKALE (L).
Day 3 : PAMUKKALE - LAODICEA - PHILADELPHIA - SARDIS - IZMIR: Early morning start with the tour of the ancient city of HIERAPOLIS, the Theater and the well preserved Necropolis. Then see the ancient city of LAODICEA, visit one of the seven Churches, and the remains of the Cathedral still exists. Continue to PHILADELPHIA in ALASEHIR, visit the scanty remains of the Cathedral. Drive to SARDIS, capital of the ancient LYDIA; see the Temple of CYBELE & DIANA, which later became a church, the golden River Pactalos and the royal Road. Our service ends in IZMIR airport. (L)

BRV-11c

Day 1 : I Z M I R: Greeted by our guide in Izmir and visit the Alexander the Great Castle from 4th century BC on the Mt.Pagos overlooking the whole city. Drive to the oldest church in ancient Smyrna St.Policarp, which sembolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Overnight in Izmir. (L)
Day 2 : IZMIR-PERGAMON-THYATIRA-IZMIR: After Breakfast drive to Pergamon, which was a great center of culture and the capital of East-Empire. On the Acropolis there are numerous remains including the celebrated Library, the steepest Theatre of Anatolia, the Temples of Trajan and Dionysos, the place of monumental Altar of Zeus famous with the releif of Gods and Devils, the Gymnasium situated on the terraces, the Lower Agora. After a delicious lunch with Turkish specialities you will visit the medical center of the ancient world, Asclepion, the first pyschological treatment hospital dedicated to the God of Health. Then drive to Akhisar to visit the chruch of ancient Thyatira. Return and overnight in Izmir. (L)
Day 3 : IZMIR-SARDES-PHILADELPHIA-PAMUKKALE: Drive to Sardes capital of the ancient Lydia, see the Temples of Cybele and Diana, which later became a chruch. Continue to Philadelphia in Alaşehir, visit the scanty remains of the Cathedral. After lunch drive to the combination of history and nature, Pamukkale. You'll visit the Roman city Hierapolis with Apollo Temple competing with Delphi, Monumental Nympheum a 4th century Basilica and the Theatre. Overnight in Pamukkale. (L)
Day 4 : PAMUKKALE-LAODICEA-APHRODISIAS-KUSADASI: First visit the ancient city of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches, and remains of the Cathedral still exist. Then drive to Aphrodisias, the city of the Goddess of Love see the Temple of Aphrodite, the Odeon, the Theatre, Agora and Hadrian Bath. Drive to Kuşadası and overnight. (L)
Day 5 : KUSADASI-EPHESUS-KUSADASI: You will visit the best preserved and restored ancient city in Turkey, which is known to be the Commercial, the Religious and the Social Center of Antiquity, and one of thr highlights of any visit in Turkey; Ephesus. After visit the ancient city, drive to the Hourse of the Virgin Mary, where she spent her last days. After enjoying the Turkish cuisine at lunch, visit the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus. Overnight in Kuşadası. (L)
Day 6 : KUSADASI-IZMIR: Transfer to Izmir airport by our representative.

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BRV-15

Day 1 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - KUSADASI: Greeted upon arrival at the airport by our professional tour guide, we drive to SELÇUK, visit the Shrine of Virgin MARY, ruins of EPHESUS; after lunch Museum of Selçuk; overnight in Selçuk (or Kusadasi). (L)
Day 2 : KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE: Drive to PAMUKKALE (Cotton Castle) with its wonderful formations of stalacties, ancient city HIERAPOLIS with its Necropolis & Theatre. Overnight in PAMUKKALE. (L)
Day 3 : PAMUKKALE - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA: Departure will be early in the morning for KONYA, visit the Mausoleum of MEVLANA (Whirling Derwishes who are the philosophers of Islam); continue to CAPPADOCIA; overnight.
Day 4 : C A P P A D O C I A: Full day sightseeing of CAPPADOCIA including the valleys of GÖREME & ZELVE, one of the underground cities DERINKUYU (or KAYMAKLI), lunch in area, see ORTAHISAR & AVANOS. Overnight in CAPPADOCIA. (L)
Day 5 : CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA: After breakfast drive to Ankara, visit the Hittite Museum and Mausoleum of ATATÜRK. Drop to the airport. (L)
On private basis tour may start from ANKARA !

BRV-16

Day 1 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - KUSADASI
Greeted at the airport IZMIR; tour begins with a short sightseeing tour in IZMIR including mount of PAGOS & AGORA; drive to SELÇUK, visit the shrine of Virgin MARY, ruins of EPHESUS; after lunch a visit to Museum of Selçuk; Overnight in KUSADASI or SELÇUK. (L)
Day 2 : KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE
Drive to PAMUKKALE (cotton castle) with its wonderful formations of stalacties, ancient city HIERAPOLIS with its necropolis & theatre. Overnight in PAMUKKALE. (L)
Day 3 : PAMUKKALE - ANTALYA
Continue to ANTALYA, the southern point of the Turkish RIVIERA, a very attractive city with shady palmlined Boulevards, Marina and a picturesque & dreamlike old Cityquarter called KALEIÇI. After lunch visit to the most attractive Museum of TÜRKIYE. Overnight in ANTALYA. (L)
Day 4 : ANTALYA
Full day tour to the ancient cities of PERGE, ASPENDOS and SIDE, where you can see the last examples of gorgeous Roman Architecture. Overnight in ANTALYA. (L)
Day 5 : ANTALYA
Free day for swimming at dreamlike KEMER-beaches (excl.lunch). Overnight in ANTALYA.
Day 6 : ANTALYA - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA
Early drive through Anatolian countryside to KONYA, city of whirling Derwishes, visit the Mausoleum of MEVLANA; continue to CAPPADOCIA with a stop at the Sultanhan Caravanserai ; Overnight. (L)
Day 7 : CAPPADOCIA
Full day tour in CAPPADOCIA including the valleys of GÖREME & ZELVE, one of the underground cities DERINKUYU (or KAYMAKLI) used by early christians for protection purposes; lunch enroute, continue to ORTAHISAR & AVANOS. Overnight in Cappadocia. (L)
Day 8 : CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA
After breakfast drive to ANKARA, visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations and Mausoleum of ATATÜRK. Transfer to the airport. (L)
On private basis tour may start from ANKARA !

BRV-17

Day 1 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - KUSADASI
Greeted at the airport IZMIR; a short sightseeing tour in IZMIR with mount of PAGOS; drive to SELÇUK, visit the shrine of Virgin MARY, unimaginable remains of EPHESUS; after lunch visit of Museum of Selçuk; overnight in KUSADASI (L).
Day 2 : KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE
Drive through Anatolian countryside to PAMUKKALE (cotton castle) with its wonderful formations of stalacties, ancient city HIERAPOLIS with its Necropolis & Theatre. Overnight in PAMUKKALE. (L)
Day 3 : PAMUKKALE - ANTALYA
Continue to ANTALYA, the southern point of the Turkish RIVIERA, a very attractive city with shady palmlined boulevards, Marina and a picturesque & dreamlike old Cityquarter called KALEIÇI. After lunch visit to the most beautiful Museum of TÜRKIYE. Our services end with drop to the hotel or airport. (L)

BRV-18

Day 1 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - KUSADASI
Greeted at the airport IZMIR; a short sightseeing tour in IZMIR with the mount PAGOS; drive to SELÇUK, visit the shrine of Virgin MARY, ruins of EPHESUS; after lunch visit of Museum of Selçuk; overnight in KUSADASI or SELÇUK. (L) Day 2 : KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE
Drive to PAMUKKALE (cotton castle) with its wonderful formations of stalacties, ancient city HIERAPOLIS with its necropolis & theatre. Overnight in PAMUKKALE. (L)
Day 3 : PAMUKKALE - ANTALYA
Continue to ANTALYA, the southern point of the Turkish RIVIERA, a very attractive city with shady palmlined boulevards, marina and a picturesque & dreamlike old cityquarter called KALEIÇI. After lunch visit to the most beautiful Museum of TÜRKIYE. Overnight in ANTALYA. (L) Day 4 : ANTALYA
Full day tour to the ancient cities of PERGE, ASPENDOS and SIDE. Drop to the hotel or airport. (L)

BRV-19

Day 1 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - IZMIR
Greeted at the airport IZMIR; a short sightseeing tour in IZMIR including the castle of Alexander the Great on mount of PAGOS & AGORA; drive to SELÇUK, tour fascinating remains of EPHESUS; after lunch visit the Museum of Selçuk and the shrine of Virgin MARY; overnight in IZMIR. (L)
Day 2 : IZMIR - PERGAMON - CANAKKALE
Early departure from Izmir to PERGAMON visit Acropolis and Asclepion , ancient medical center, thereafter lunch in Pergamon, continue to ÇANAKKALE; overnight. (L)
Day 3 : TROY - ISTANBUL
Visit TROY with the stories of King Priam, Hector, Paris, and the beautiful Helen from Illiad by Homer. After crossing DARDANELS by ferry, continue to ISTANBUL. Drop to the airport or hotel. (L)

BRV-20

Day 1 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - IZMIR
Greeted at the airport IZMIR; proceed to SELÇUK, tour impressive remains of EPHESUS; after lunch visit the Museum of Selçuk and the shrine of Virgin MARY; overnight in IZMIR. (L)
Day 2 : IZMIR - PERGAMON - CANAKKALE
Early departure from Izmir to PERGAMON visit Acropolis and Asclepion , ancient medical center, there after lunch in Bergama, continue to ÇANAKKALE; overnight. (L)
Day 3 : TROY - ISTANBUL
Visit Troy with the stories of King Priam, Hector, Paris, and the beautiful Helen from Illiad by Homer. After crossing DARDANELS in ÇANAKKALE by ferry, drive to ISTANBUL and overnight. (L)
Day 4 : ISTANBUL
Full day city tour in ISTANBUL (St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Place) including lunch. Overnight in ISTANBUL. (L)
Day 5 : ISTANBUL - BURSA
After breakfast tour Egyptian Spice Bazaar and half day tour of Bosphorus Cruise by boat (starting from Golden Horn). In the afternoon continue with drive to BURSA; overnight. (L)
Day 6 : BURSA - IZMIR
Sightseeing in BURSA, the first capital of Ottoman Empire, with Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Grand Mosque, old Silk Bazaar. Continue to IZMIR; overnight.
Day 7 : IZMIR
Half day city tour in IZMIR with mount of PAGOS & AGORA; drop to airport. (L)

BRV-21

EXPERIENCE THE DEMOCRACY IN ANCIENT HISTORY : Departing from IZMIR or KUSADASI, you will visit three lonian cities of great importance : Priene was one of the most active ports of the lonian Federation. The city is the oldest example of geometric city planning named in ancient times as Hippodamus. Miletos which has provided its alphabeth to the rest of the classical world, was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. Didyma's Temple of Apollo with its very well-known oracles was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Although looted and burnt several times, it keeps its original impression. Not far from the site, you will be impressed from the beautiful beach of Altinkum. Drop to BODRUM (L) F The reverse can be provided as well !

BRV-22

Departing from IZMIR or KUSADASI, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life; a visit to EPHESUS which is known to be the commercial, the religious and the social center of antiquity, and one of the Highlights of any Visit in Turkey. Ephesus is probably the best combination of Greek, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. With the mithological stories and spectacular ruins you will experience the life in ancient Ephesus. You will visit the Fountains of Trajan, Polio, the Temples of Hadrian and Domition, private house, the Library of Celcius, Varius and Scholostica Baths, Bouletorion and the Great Theatre with a capacity of 24. 000 spectators. After enjoying the Turkish Cuisine at lunch, you will visit the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus. Drop to BODRUM. (L) (The reverse can be provided as well !)

BRV-23

Departing from IZMIR or KUSADASI, you will visit three lonian cities of great importance : Priene was one of the most active ports of the lonian Federation. The city started the tradition of hippodamus (geometrical) type of city planning. Miletos which has provided its alphabeth to the rest of the classical world; was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. Didyma's Temple of Apollo with its famous oracles and almost the same size with Artemission in Ephesus was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Although looted and burnt several times, it keeps all the original impression. Not far from the site, impressive beach of Altinkum. Drop to MARMARIS. (L) F The reverse can be provided as well !

BRV-24

Departing from Kusadasi or Izmir, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days of her life; a visit to EPHESUS which is known to be the commercial, the religious and the social center of antiquity, and one of the highlights of any visit in Turkey. Ephesus is probably the best combination of Greek, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. With the mithological stories and spectacular ruins you will feel the life in ancient Ephesus. You will visit the Fountains of Trajan, Polio, the Temples of Hadrian and Domition, Private House, the Library of Celcius, Varius and Scolasticia Baths, Bouloterion and the Great Theatre with a capacity of 24. 000 spectators. After enjoying the Turkish Cuisine at lunch, you will visit the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus. Drop to Marmaris. (L) The reverse can be provided as well !

BRV-25

Day 1 : IZMIR - PERGAMON - IZMIR
VISIT THE ASCLEPION, MEDICAL CENTER OF ANTIQUITY : Full day regular tour to PERGAMON , one of the finest archaeological sites in Turkey visit Acropolis with the steepest Theatre of Anatolia & Asclepion and Museum; return to IZMIR. (L)
Day 2 : IZMIR - EPHESUS - KUSADASI
Full day regular tour to EPHESUS, the best preserved and restored ancient city you have ever seen: visit the House of Virgin Mary, remains of EPHESUS and the Museum, drop to IZMIR or KUSADASI. (L)
Day 3 : KUSADASI - PRIENE - MILETOS - DIDYMA - BODRUM
Full day regular tour to Priene + Miletos and Didyma, drop to BODRUM. (L)

BRV-26

Departing from IZMIR or KUSADASI, drive to ANTALYA, through the Meander-Valley and Toros-Mountains...

BRV-27

A COMBINATION OF HISTORY AND NATURE : Departing from IZMIR or KUSADASI, drive to PAMUKKALE (cotton castle) beautiful and spectacular natural site, unique in the world with the fairylike, dazzling white, patrified cascade. There you will see the thermal spring water laden with clacareous salt, plunging down the mountain-side has created this natural formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The thermal water has been used since the Roman period for the therapeutic powers. You will visit the Roman city of HIERAPOLIS with the impressive NECROPOLIS and the Theatre. Continue to ANTALYA; drop to the hotel or port. (L)

BRV-28

Day 1 : IZMIR or KUSADASI - EPHESUS - PAMUKKALE
Departure from IZMIR or KUSADASI, drive to EPHESUS, the best preserved and restored ancient city you have ever seen: visit the ancient city of Ephesus, after lunch visit the House of Virgin Mary, the Museum of SELÇUK, continue to PAMUKKALE; overnight. (L)
Day 2 : PAMUKKALE - ANTALYA
Visit Pamukkale, beautiful and spectacular natural site. The thermal water has been used since the Roman period for the therapeutic powers. You will visit the Roman city of HIERAPOLIS with the impressive NECROPOLIS, the Theatre. (L) Continue to Antalya; drop to the hotel or port.

BRV-29

Day 1 : ANTALYA - PHASELIS - DEMRE - KAS
Greeted at the airport in ANTALYA, tour PHASELIS and OLYMPOS; overnight in KAS. (L)
Day 2 : KAS - KEKOVA - FETHIYE
Take a boat tour from Üçagiz, visit the sunken city of KEKOVA. Continue to FETHIYE, driving along the undiscovered beauty of southwestern coast; overnight in Fethiye or Dalaman/Sarigerme. (L)
Day 3 : FETHIYE - MARMARIS
Drive to OLUDENIZ-FETHIYE, one of the most beautiful beaches of Turkish Riviera, continue to DALYAN, for a boat trip to Caretta-Caretta Beach, IZTUZU. Overnight will be in MARMARIS. (L)
Day 4 : MARMARIS - EPHESUS - KUSADASI (or IZMIR Airport)
Drive to EPHESUS; visit the House of Virgin Mary, the ancient city of Ephesus, drop to Kusadasi or IZMIR. (L)
F The reverse can be provided as well !

BRV-30

FOUR DAYS NORTH AEGEAN TOUR (IZMIR-PERGAMON-TROY-CANAKKALE-BURSA-PAMUKKALE-EPHESUS-IZMIR)

Day 1 : IZMIR - PERGAMON - CANAKKALE
Greeted at IZMIR-airport, drive to PERGAMON, visit Acropolis, administrative centre and Asclepion, ancient medical center, after lunch continue with drive to ÇANAKKALE; overnight. (L)
Day 2 : TROY - BURSA
Visit Troy, the city of legendary King Priam, Hector, Paris, and beautiful Helen of Illiad by Homer. Continue to BURSA. Sightseeing in BURSA, the first capital of Ottoman Empire, the Green Mosque & Tomb, the Grand Mosque, the old Silk Bazaar. Overnight. (L)
Day 3 : BURSA - PAMUKKALE
Drive to PAMUKKALE, visit the natural site with the unique formation of stalactites and thermal springs; the ancient city Hierapolis, the Theater and very well preserved Necropolis. Overnight in PAMUKKALE. (L).
Day 4 : EPHESUS
Drive to EPHESUS, visit the House of Virgin Mary, impressive remains of the ancient city of Ephesus, the Museum of SELÇUK. Our services end with the drop to Kusadasi or IZMIR. (L)
The reverse can be provided as well !

BRV-31

Day 1 : IZMIR - KUSADASI
Greeted by our guide in Izmir and drive to KUSADASI in an airconditioned vehicle (depending on group size); Overnight in Kusadası.
Day 2 : KUSADASI-EPHESUS-PAMUKKALE
After Breakfast begin the day with a sightseeing tour of EPHESUS; visit the temple of Hadrian, the gate of Hercules, Trojan's Fountain, the Grand Library facade and the huge Theater. After a delicious lunch we drive to visit to the house of Virgin Mary. Proceed in the late afternoon to Pamukkale and overnight. (L)
Day 3 : PAMUKKALE-APHRODISIAS-IZMIR
See the combination of history and nature, Pamukkale. You'll visit the Roman city Hierapolis with Apollo Temple competing with Delphi, Monumental Nympheum a 4th century Basilica and the Theatre. Drive to Aphrodisias; ancient city of scholl of sculpture, see the Temple of Aphrodite. Return to IZMIR; overnight in IZMIR. (L)
Day 4 : IZMIR-PERGAMON-IZMIR
Drive to Pergamon, which was a great center of culture and the capital of East-Roman-Empire. On the Acropolis there are numerous remains including the celebrated Library, the steepest Theatre of Anatolia, the Temples of Trajan and Dionysos, the place of monumental Altar of Zeus famous with the releif of Gods and Devils, the Gymnasium situated on the Terraces, the Lower Agora. After a delicious lunch with Turkish specialities, you will visit the medical centre of the ancient world, Asclepion, the first pyschological treatment hospital dedicated to the God of Health. Return and overnight in Izmir. (L)
Day 5 : IZMIR-departure
Transfer to Izmir airport by our representative.
( Tours will be provided by experienced guides ! )